Tree Information
Common Name: black cherry
Scientific Name: Prunus serotina
Native/Naturalized: Native to Virginia
Database ID: 1503
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: no
Trunk Girth: 145 in.
Tree Height: 114 ft.
Crown Spread: 31 ft.
Points: 267
Date Last Measured: 2019
Last Measured by: Marissa Ardovino, Adam Downing
Date First Measured: 2009
Comments: Tree appears healthy though it looks as if lightning has struck the tree several times. Crown has been affected. Located on historical property along a roadbed that was used to reach property's slave quarters and appears to be of significant age (100+ years). Measured in 2009 by Erik Filep at 286 points.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Orange
Land Owner: William and Ann Thornton
GPS Coordinates: 38.17639, -78.20833
Owner Email: bthornton@bbandtcm.com
Directions: Tree is located on Beaumont Farm, on east bound side of Blue Ridge Turnpike (state route 231) between Lover's Lane and Merrymount Lane. Tree is approximately 100 yards east of the main house. Located in pasture behind the house (on right side of the property). Stands next to a large hackberry tree.
Owner Address: 2507 Park Avenue
Richmond, VA 23220
Owner Phone: 540-832-2020
Contact Information
Contact Name: William Thornton
Contact Email: bthornton@bbandtcm.com
Contact Info: Ann Thornton can be reached at 540-832-2020.
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Erik Filep
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